New Souq Al Haraj to be built near Barwa Village

The Ministry of Economy and Trade in Qatar has released a tender for the construction of a new second-hand bazaar near Barwa Village, in Al Wakrah.

According to news website Emirates247.com, the bazaar will be called Souq Al Haraj and will be a market for junk and second-hand items. The bazaar is said to feature a number of facilities such as service centres, restaurants and cafes, a mosque and a car park.

The old Souq Al Haraj is located in Najma, and has been frequented by several middle-income expatriates who shop for second-hand items such as electronics, furniture, equipment and other accessories.